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Total Simvastatin reports: 1437.
Simvastatin FDA safety alerts: 2008 .
Reported deaths: 124    Reported hospitalizations: 526.
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Ed Campo   Location unknown	12:21am on Friday, February 13th, 2009
Zocor side efefcts for me: Muscle pains (shoulder, thighs, back, calves, hips and shin bones), peripheral neuropathy in feet, slight numbness in tongue and lips, wrist soreness, balance problems, fatigue. Went for an easy hike and ended up in agony ... read more »
Norman Holly   Location unknown	4:18pm on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Simvastatin: Excruciating muscle pain, mainly in back but compromising movement in any part of body and making sleep its own nightmare. Started about one year into treatment; lasted one month until I realized the cause was simvastatin rather than a ... read more »
Mike Sidener   Location unknown	5:48pm on Monday, December 22nd, 2008
I have a rash that covers my legs, abdomen, chest, arms, shoulders, back and thighs. It appears as red blotches and red pimple like. They did not itch for the first few months, but now do. I have used every cream available and have been to 4 derms... read more »
Kevin   Location unknown	11:01pm on Monday, September 8th, 2008
Muscle fatigue, fatigue generally, loss of appetite, hoarseness, swelling of the tongue, regular nausea. I stopped taking cold after three weeks. I called my doctor to ask about any problems by stopping cold and never even got a call back.

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Simvastatin Side Effects reported on Patientsville.com

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF2067 -2009-01-15
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported on 2009-01-15
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:joint pain all over upper y and burning muscle pain in left armRead more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF2335 -2009-02-08
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported on 2009-02-08
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:muscle pain over my entire bodyRead more


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #SELF3280 -2009-05-18
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported on 2009-05-18
Patient reported the following SIMVASTATIN side effects:Headaches - Rash on forearms and chest -joint and muscle pain - dark urine - insomnia - lethargy.Read more

Simvastatin FDA reported side effects and reactions

2008
ASTHENIA, BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED, ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER, ARTHRALGIA, MYALGIA

2007
BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED, MYALGIA, RHABDOMYOLYSIS, ASTHENIA, ARTHRALGIA

2006
RHABDOMYOLYSIS, ASTHENIA, MYALGIA, BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED, ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED

Simvastatin Side Effects reported to FDA

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Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5196670-3
Physician from JAPAN reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Dec 21, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with nail tinea and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, hypertriglyceridaemia. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BAYCARON, NORVASC, D ALFA, OLMETEC, MECOBALAMIN, BIOFERMIN, LAMISIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5199569-1
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ear pain, facial palsy, headache , myalgia, pain in extremity. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5201989-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5202030-9
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease  and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG, DAILY; PO. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, CARBOCYSTEINE, TERBUTALINE SULPHATE. Patient died.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5208336-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 278.0 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5208919-9
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 181.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80 MG, 80 MG QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5210669-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 142.6 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5213029-0
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80 MG DIALY PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5214844-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 212.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fungal infection, stomatitis, tongue disorder, tongue haemorrhage. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 40MG ONCE A DAY. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5215029-3
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, coordination abnormal, headache , malaise. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5215401-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain . SIMVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5219495-9
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, vomiting. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5220010-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 198.9 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASCORBIC ACID, FLUVASTATIN NA, DOCUSATE NA, FERROUS GLUCONATE, HYPROMELLOSE, OMEPRAZOLE, CALCIUM 500 MG, VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5220014-1
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5221862-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5223281-3
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 600 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, RANITIDINE. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225830-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodialysis, influenza like illness, pain , renal failure acute, respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, LOVASTATIN, PREDNISOLONE ACETATE, ISOPTO HOMATROPINE, METOPROLOL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225948-X
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5225958-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, myopathy. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.




Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227256-X
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myopathy. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5228097-X
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, malaise, nightmare, sleep disorder. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227058-4
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy liver abnormal, transaminases increased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: ORAL 20.0 MILLIGRAM. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5227059-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 190.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, cerebrovascular accident and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5228911-8
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRIA on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio decreased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, TRESLEEN, MARCUMAR, IVADAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5230818-7
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, eosinophilia, prothrombin time shortened, pruritus, renal failure acute, skin lesion. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, WARFARIN, ALLOPURINOL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, FUROSEMIDE, HEPARIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5231283-6
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, muscular weakness. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5232632-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, hyperlipidaemia, stent placement and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, fall, proteinuria, renal tubular necrosis, rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, ASPIRIN, DESONIDE, FLUNISOLIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5235280-6
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 10 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5236443-6
Physician from NETHERLANDS reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pleurisy. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5239598-2
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5239864-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash, skin exfoliation. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NICOTINE, NICOTINELL. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5241057-8
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, gait disturbance. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5242343-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243574-3
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 299.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 20-40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243609-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 246.0 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243610-4
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 237.4 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243781-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 225.3 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244033-4
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 177.3 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244047-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 190.9 lb, was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5244153-4
SIMVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, asthenia, chromaturia, rhabdomyolysis. SIMVASTATIN dosage: 80 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE MALEATE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, NOVOMIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

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